Gift Ideas for Men

One of the best value for money wines we’ve ever stocked, this Gavi really punches above its weight. Crisp and refreshing, it’s a winner for any white wine lover and particularly for Italian white wine fans (although generally it’s very hard to go wrong here). A smashing well made wine and a great aperitif.

Two cheeky bestselling wines from the Iberian peninsula. Spain is providing some of the most exciting, best value wines in Europe at the moment. We’ve been happy as a pig in muck, cherry-picking the best they have to offer, at various price points and we feel these two are fine ambassadors for the range. (Includes gift packaging)

Good things come in small packages and this selection of half bottles is no exception. If the person you’re buying for never finishes the bottle and can’t stand half-empty bottles cluttering up the place, they will kiss the delivery man when they get this…Perfect for those who want to enjoy their wine as fresh as possible. Also a wonderful pairing for a 3 course dinner for two!

Of all the lesser-known, under-heralded Champagnes this is the one that stands out by a mile for value for money - receiving a steady stream of compliments. Such unanimous approval has got to mean something, and that something is a standard of winemaking that would not disgrace one of the big names in Champagne.

They know how to handle Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir Down Under and Down a Bit Further. This pair shows how they can coax out Sauvignon’s zesty charm and get the delicate forest fruit goodness from Pinot Noir and are a sure-fire way to put a smile on some lucky devil’s face.

If you want something distinctly European, but want something slightly off-piste, Oddbins-stylie, this if the gift pack to buy. Quirky, made with passion, a fresh approach and, most importantly, incredibly tasty, we’re really quite fond of them. In fact, why don’t we keep more wine to ourselves, hm?!

It's no coincidence that in the same way that Veuve Cliquot's label sets it apart from all other Champagne, this very distinction is emblemic of how Veuve Cliquot's style itself sets itself apart from all others. And that drinking style is very much what your extra premium buys into. Full, nearing rich (but within dry) this style will always be a constant; as good as it's always been, it's never been better.

In Skyfall, 'M', played expertly by Dame Judi Dench favours Courvoisier, however as Barbara in Notes on a Scandal, the Dame prefers Laphroaig. She is surely the most fitting Alter Ego to Laphroaig: legendary, award-winning, complex, full of character, deserving of a title and capable of both frighteningly powerful and sweetly delicate.

Know somebody who’s got a wedding, Bar Mitzvah or has just got a promotion after 15 years of blood, sweat and tears? Want to show them that you’re chuffed, and want them to have an evening to remember? This is the gift pack for them. The Champagne is ludicrously good value, while the Port is like amber nectar after a celebratory dinner.

A gift for the wine nut. We’re talking people who swill their glass, shove their nose in and get a look of profound satisfaction at smelling a ‘complex bouquet’… The Champagne is just stunning and is limited in production, the Burgundy is one of the most sensual, creamy and complex and the Barolo is brooding, velvety and drinking beautifully already....

A casual glance down the list of the prominent names of Champagne will before long reveal Laurent Perrier as one of the leading lights. Again and again. With its impeccable credentials Laurent Perrier is an instantly recognisable byword for quality and its NV (non-vintage; or you could say "normal version") is delicate yet complex, fresh yet well-balanced, rich and well-defined.

Top-flight Champagne doesn't get any better than this. This is Laurent-Perrier's showpiece Champagne and one of the region's finest cuvees. Its conception pays homage to the great Louis XIV, no less, (do the other Louis' ever get mentioned for anything?) and is a blend of more than one recent outstanding vintage from only Grand Cru vineyards. This shows depth and maturity; long and fine, it has rich complexity. Long and fresh on the finish too.

Let's be honest, when we invest in a bottle of luxury champagne we're saying 'this is a special moment (or maybe just 'we are special people…'), and we need something special to mark it'. But what to choose to avoid the clichéd and eschew the bling? How about Krug Grande Cuvee, with its blend of up to 120 vintage wines making it not only utterly fabulous, but taking it 'beyond the concept of vintage'? Special enough for you? Special enough for us, for any (grand) occasion.

A brand new, super-premium, limited edition whisky made using a blend of three carefully chosen single malts aged in European oak casks. The recipe is based on notes made by Sir Alexander Walker (grandson of the founder John “Johnnie” Walker).
Beautifully bottled in a crystal-grade decanter and rocking box (to stop it falling over on the high seas), this seriously malt driven, fruity and smooth whisky will take your taste buds on a journey though honey, caramel, citrus, red berries and mellow smoke.
But be quick because only 60 bottles have hit these shores, we managed to grab a handful for you and we don’t expect them to hang around for long.